Chris Bosh expecting larger, if familiar, role

“How we use Chris might be a little more like we used him during the regular season,” Erik Spoelstra said.

It needs to be. Thus far, Bosh hasn’t shown many signs of being affected by the abdominal injury. He needs to get more touches, and he needs to get earlier in the offense and closer to the basket.

“I think I’m in good enough shape,” Bosh said. “Like I keep saying, there’s only so many games left in the regular season. So I’m willing to lay everything out on the line.”

Bosh said, through tape study, he’s seen that “areas where I’ve been successful in the past are open. I can really be effective in the paint, and rolling to the rim, and getting opportunities for my teammates.”

Bosh said while the Heat can still spread the floor, he won’t be the one primary one doing it.

“I’m just going to be aggressive starting out the game,” Bosh said.

That made it sound like he’s starting.

“I’m going to try to get myself going… as soon as I get in the game,” Bosh said.